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Environmental groups to campaign against 'strategic' corporate lawsuits
20 environmental and civil liberties groups join foceces to protest against companies using lawsuits they say are aimed at silencing critics.
3D-printed gun plans selling online after court order
Because or in spite of? Blueprints for 3D-printed guns temporarily blocked by a Seattle judge have been put online for sale.
New report reveals extent of housing crisis among former prisoners
People who have been to prison are 10 times more likely to be homeless, according to a new report citing a 'public safety crisis'.
Judge affirms $4.69 billion J&J talc verdict, but case likely to run and run
Johnson & Johnson is not backing down after judge affirms recent verdict, claimant's lawyers ask firm to take responsibility.
SEC's whistleblower plans come under fire
The SEC wants to change the rules governing its whistleblower program, but law firm raises concerns.
'Fur-ternity leave' new employee benefit is a 'no brainer'
Will in-house counsel have to 'paws for thought' as new benefit introduced? Or will it will it make the fur fly?
US appeals court revives case against CBS over remastered recordings
Plaintiffs claimed pre-1972 recording copyright infringed by the music company
Second US lawyer murder within a week
Attorney on brink of retiring shot and killed by a suspected 'longtime friend and client' a matter of days after a Chicago lawyer slain.
Tesla employee blows whistle on alleged spying, drugs and non-disclosure
Employee alleges Elon Musk had surveillance equipment installed, and says Tesla also did not disclose drugs and theft cases to investors.
Lawyer sparks new 'gay wedding cake' baker lawsuit
A lawyer asks baker for 'gender transition cake' as free speech, religion and anti-discrimination go head-to-head once more.
Nike under increased scrutiny as discrimination class action suit launched
Brand image and reality clash as class action suit launched by two former women employees claim discrimination and harassment.
'Happily retired' general counsel walks away with $1.8m plus stock
The general counsel of Wynn Resorts Kim Sinatra kept quiet on ceo's sexual harassment settlement, until ex-wife blew the whistle.
Prominent Chicago attorney killed in 'domestic-related' incident
Described as one of America's most accomplished appellate lawyers, Mayer Brown's Stephen Shapiro shot, killed. UPDATE: Murder charges filed against his brother-in-law, John Gately III.
Tinder founders have a date in court claiming $2 billion damages
Founders, executives and early employees of Tinder sue parent company for denying them stock options and throw in sexual allegations as well.
Legal action and regulatory questions follow controversial Musk tweets
SEC asks for explanation from Elon Musk, while investors suing him for damaging interests of short-sellers.
US derivatives regulator shells out $45 million to whistleblowers
Top US financial regulator has award whistleblowers over $45 million for helping the watchdog identify improper activity.
More experienced the woman lawyer, greater the dissatisfaction
Many experienced women lawyers are saying 'forget it' according to forthcoming ABA survey.
Two law firms called into CBS internal harassment investigation
Covington and Debevoise brought in by CBS to lead investigation into allegations against ceo for sexual harassment.
Rise in popularity of Virtual shareholder meetings triples
The number of virtual shareholder meetings rises as the Society for Corporate Governance issues best practice guidance.
California bar urged to allow non-lawyer ownership of law firms
The State Bar of California to set up task force to study allowing non-lawyers to invest in and own law firms, proposals expected in 2019.